FIA STANDARD GUIDELINES PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

Standard Guidelines Protective Clothing 1

FIA STANDARD

GUIDELINES

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

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SCOPE

The FIA safety regulations are made up of several different types of document. Some of the documents, such

as FIA Standards, FIA Homologation Regulations for Safety Equipment and FIA labelling guidelines, are

targeted to the safety equipment manufacturers. Some regulations aim to ensure that the safety equipment

used in competitions appearing on the FIA International Sporting Calendar delivers a specified level of safety

protection. There are other documents, such as Appendices to the International Sporting Code, Technical and

Sporting Regulations, that aim to regulate the use of the safety equipment in competitions appearing on the

FIA International Sporting Calendar.

The aim of these new Safety Equipment Guidelines (“Guidelines”) is to complement the FIA safety regulations

and to collect all the relevant regulatory information in one place, including the different Standards recognized

by the FIA, the differences between them, the importance of safety equipment, the protection delivered, how

to select, use and customize safety equipment, and how to avoid critical mistakes. It also gives tips on how to

identify non-original products and what to do after an accident.

This document is intended to make the FIA regulations more easily understandable for competitors and scrutineers.

The text written here does not replace the official documents published on the FIA website and it has no

regulatory value.

This is a living document that can be updated to reflect any new information, updates to regulatory or guidance

documents or clarification that the FIA considers relevant to the competitors and officials. Please ensure that

you take into consideration the latest available version.

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Preliminary notices and terms

The reproduction or distribution of these FIA Standard Guidelines Protective

Clothing (“Guidelines”), in whole or in part, without the written permission

of the FIA, is prohibited except for FIA affiliated members, and the event

organisers approved by them, who are entitled to use this document for

non-commercial purposes.

INTRODUCTION

1. The FIA Standard Guidelines Protective Clothing (“Guidelines”) set out

general informational guidance and illustrative graphics regarding Helmets

approved in accordance with FIA Standards. This document is provided,

at the FIA’s discretion, to assist drivers and/or competitors taking part in

competitions appearing on the FIA International Sporting Calendar and

scrutineers (“Third Parties”).

2. Provision of the Guidelines to any Third Party is strictly subject to the

Third Party’s acceptance of and agreement to comply with these Preliminary

Notices and Terms.

DISCLAIMER

3. The contents of the Guidelines (including general informational guidance

in relation to health and safety, sporting or technical matters) taken in

isolation may not be suitable or appropriate for each and every regional

and national “Motor Sport Event” (which incorporates all of the following

activities i) motor sports competitions, practices, tests, reconnaissance’s /

“recce’s” and demonstrations, ii) any associated entertainment, marketing or

commercial activities and iii) any engineering, scrutineering, maintenance

or other technical activities, and begins from the time the relevant locations

where these activities are taking place are made accessible to any

persons, and ends when the relevant locations are closed to access or

the activities end, whichever occurs later). This is because the Guidelines

relate to FIA Standards created for competitions appearing on the FIA

International Sporting Calendar which operate within a regulatory and

safety environment that does not apply to Motor Sport Events that do not

appear on the FIA International Sporting Calendar.

4. It is the full responsibility of Third Parties to ensure that they understand

and comply with any relevant obligations or duties relating to health and

safety, product design, construction/manufacturing or consumer law which

are placed on them under i) any applicable National Sporting Authority

requirements, regulations and safety standards (“ASN Regulations”), ii) FIA

requirements, regulations and safety standards (“FIA Regulations”) and/

or iii) any relevant transnational, national and/or local laws, regulations,

directives and decrees passed by the government, a quasi-governmental

entity or by any entity which has the same authority as the government in

any applicable country or other territory, including all applicable local,

state and federal laws, and any industry practices, codes of practice

and/or codes of conduct incorporated into any of the foregoing, and all

binding court orders, decrees, and any decisions and/or rulings of any

competent authority that are relevant (“Applicable Laws”). The FIA assumes

no responsibility in relation to such understanding or compliance.

5. The Guidelines do not contain any advice or guidance in relation to

Applicable Laws, and the FIA makes no representation or warranty that

the general informational guidance within the Guidelines complies with the

Applicable Laws applying to a particular Motor Sport Event. Accordingly,

it is the full responsibility of Third Parties to i) take appropriate advice and

make their own enquiries as to Applicable Laws and any particular local

safety requirements or other relevant considerations applying to a Motor

Sport Event and ii) to adapt and implement the Guidelines in a suitable

and safe manner depending on the circumstances of the particular Motor

Sport Event. The FIA assumes no responsibility in this regard.

6. For the avoidance of any doubt, compliance with the Guidelines in

isolation does not guarantee the safety of a particular Motor Sport Event.

7. If there is any conflict, or any doubt as to a conflict, between the contents

of the Guidelines and Applicable Laws, Applicable Laws always take

precedence. If it is possible to comply both with Applicable Laws and

the Guidelines (subject to all appropriate adaptations as per paragraph

5), Third Parties should endeavour to do so.

8. The FIA does not make any representation or warranty, express or

implied, and does not assume any responsibility as to the quality, suitability

or fitness for purpose:

a. of any equipment, products or designs that may be referred to within

the Guidelines; nor

b. as to the applicability or suitability of the Guidelines in relation

to Motor Sport Events that do not appear on the FIA International

Sporting Calendar.

9. All Third Parties are made aware that technology utilised in motor

sport vehicles, equipment, structures, installations and products is subject

to ongoing change and development, as well as good and best practice

evolving over time. As a result, the Guidelines are subject to ongoing

review and amendment over time.

10. All Third Parties are made aware of the risks that are inherent in the

attendance of any person at or within the vicinity of a Motor Sport Event.

Depending on the circumstances of the Motor Sport Event, these risks

may include (non-exhaustive): the possibility of incidents (resulting from

motor sports or otherwise) resulting in physical and/or mental injury or

death; exposure to noise; exposure to / interaction with high voltage

or other technical / mechanical equipment; or contracting/spreading

communicable diseases.

LIMITATION & INDEMNITY

11. The FIA disclaims, excludes and limits (to the fullest extent permitted

under Applicable Laws) any and all claims, liability, costs, expenses,

damages, losses (including but not limited to any direct, indirect, incidental,

special, consequential or exemplary damages or losses, property

damage, breach of intellectual property rights, breach of contract, loss of

profit, loss of reputation or goodwill, use, data or other intangible loss,

loss of agreements or contracts, loss of sales of business and all interest,

penalties and legal costs) and any personal or mental injury (including

nervous shock, disease, disablement and death and any financial losses

resulting), sustained by any organisation or person (including Third Parties

and their subsidiaries, affiliates, licensors, licensees, agents, co-branders,

partners, employees, directors, members, officers, advisors, consultants,

representatives, successors and assigns (collectively the “Representatives”)),

howsoever arising from any use or implementation of, or reliance placed

on the contents of, the Guidelines in relation to a particular Motor Sport

Event by Third Parties or their Representatives, including in relation to:

a. Statements (including false statements), acts or omissions by the FIA

or its Representatives or Third Parties and their Representatives; or

b. Any other negligence, lack of reasonable care, breach of any

statutory or other duty or Applicable Laws, careless or wrongful act

or wilful default by the FIA or its Representatives or Third Parties and

their Representatives.

12. Any use or implementation of, or reliance placed on the contents

of, the Guidelines in relation to a particular Motor Sport Event by any

Third Party or its Representatives is (to the fullest extent permitted under

Applicable Laws) strictly subject to acceptance by the Third Party and its

Representatives of the following:

a. The Third Party and its Representatives agree to waive any rights and/

or claims, agree to release, hold harmless and not to sue the FIA or its

Representatives in relation to any claims, liabilities, costs, expenses,

damages and losses (including those referred to in paragraph 11); and

b. The Third Party and its Representatives agree to indemnify the FIA

and its Representatives in relation to any and all claims, liabilities,

costs, expenses, damages and losses (including those referred to in

paragraph 11), and this indemnity shall apply whether or not the

FIA has been negligent or is at fault; in each case arising from the

use or implementation of, or reliance placed on the contents of, the

Guidelines in relation to a particular Motor Sport Event.

GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION

13. The Guidelines and any dispute or claim (including non-contractual

disputes or claims) arising out of or in connection with the Guidelines or

their subject matter or formation, shall be governed by and construed in

accordance with the laws of France.

14. The courts of France shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any

dispute or claim (including non-contractual disputes or claims) arising out

of or in connection with the Guidelines or their subject matter or formation.

15. Any matters relating to investigation and enforcement of FIA Regulations

are subject to the jurisdiction of the internal judicial and disciplinary

bodies of the FIA.

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INTRODUCTION

1/ The importance of protective clothing in motor sport accidents

2/ Regulations references

3/ Protective clothing standards recognised by the FIA

USER GUIDE & INSTALLATION

1/ Select the right product

2/ Rules of use

3/ Maintenance

4/ Accessories

5/ When to change

SCRUTINEERING CORNER

1/ Pre-event control

2/ Post-accident analysis

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION

6 Standard Guidelines Protective Clothing

Personal protective clothing serves a crucial role in

maintaining the safety of a competitor participating in

motor sport. The use and development of clothing materials

has evolved over time and continues to do so. Motor

sport has well-known risks to which every competitor,

whether professional or amateur, is exposed whilst

taking part. The FIA safety effort aims to deliver safety

standards with specified safety performance, aiming to

cover every category of competition appearing on the

FIA International Calendart and protecting everyone

regardless of their budget.

All of the FIA Standards have been developed for use

in competitions appearing on the FIA International

Sporting Calendar. All guidance in this document relates

to competitions appearing on the FIA International

Sporting Calendar only. If you are taking part in a non-

FIA competition then you should check the relevant rules

and regulations.

Figure 1 - Stunt man on fire equipped with FIA-approved clothing,

helmet and FHR

1/ THE IMPORTANCE OF

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IN

MOTOR SPORT ACCIDENTS

FIA 8856 protective clothing is focused on having

equipment that entirely protects the driver against flames

and exposure to heat for around 15 seconds (8856-2000),

and around 18 seconds (8856-2018) before suffering 2

degree burns, with the exception of hands. For that the

user shall wear the integral panoply of clothing shown in

Figure 2. The time during which the hands are protected

against 2

degree burns is a compromise between heat

protection, comfort and dexterity.

QR 1 – FIA Safety leaflet driver’s equipment

OVERALLS: One-piece garment which is worn as an

outermost layer over an undergarment, and which is

designed to entirely cover the wearer except for the

head, hands, and feet. It protects most of the body for a

minimum of 12 seconds (8856-2018) or for an average

of 11 seconds (8856-2000).

UNDERGARMENT: Garment which is designed to be

worn between an outer garment and the wearer’s body

from the neck to the ankles. This category has several

different subtypes:

- Top undergarment - Piece of undergarment covering

from neck to waist.

- Bottom undergarment - Piece of undergarment covering

from waist to ankles.

- Pyjamas - Piece of undergarment covering from neck

to ankles.

- Cooling undergarment - Undergarment equipped with

a system to limit the increase in body temperature.

Only water or air at atmospheric pressure should

circulate in any of these devices.

- Personal underwear: Garment worn under the pyjamas,

the top undergarment or the bottom undergarment.

SOCKS: Item of clothing covering the foot, reaching to

the calf, and worn inside a shoe.

BALACLAVA: One-piece garment designed to fit closely

over the entire head and extending downwards to cover

the neck.

UNDERGARMENTS, SOCKS AND BALACLAVA: Each

protects you against a 2

degree burn for up to 5

seconds (8856-2018). Items approved under 8856-2000

must comply with a a design requirement of a minimum

material density, which is estimated to protect the driver

against a 2

degree burn for up to 5 seconds. Items

approved in accordance with FIA Standard 8856-2018

will provide a longer period of heat protection than those

under 8856-2000.

SHOES: Covering for the foot with an upper part ending

at or above the ankle and including a sole. FIA 8856-

2018 approved shoes protect you from 2nd degree burns

for a minimum of 11 seconds FIA 8856-2000-approved

shoes must meet design requirements of a minimum

material density.

GLOVES: Covering of the hand, extending part way up

the arm. Gloves protect you from 2nd degree burns for

8 seconds on the palm and 11 seconds on the rest of

the gloves (8856-2000 and 8856-2018 approved until

December 2022). FIA-approved gloves approved from

1.1.2023 protect you from 2nd degree burns for 9.5

seconds on the palm and 13 seconds on the rest of the

gloves. The FIA Standards for gloves must be a compromise

between heat protection, comfort and dexterity to allow

enough sensitivity and comfort whilst driving.

OVERGARMENTS: Garment designed to be worn over the

outer garment to protect the wearer from harsh environments

(rain, cold, wind, etc.). Although the overgarments are

mainly designed to increase your comfort, they are also

designed with flameproof materials.

Figure 2 – Set of protective clothing for competitors

(overalls, balaclava, top underwear, bottom underwear, socks,

gloves and shoes)

2/ REGULATIONS REFERENCES

To ensure that drivers wear the correct type of clothing for

competitions appearing on the FIA International Sporting

Calendar, they must check the minimum standard level

in Chapter III “Drivers’ Equipment” of Appendix L to

the International Sporting Code and look for the FIA

hologram whenever they are purchasing motor sport safety

equipment. The hologram makes it easy to identify which

products have been approved by the FIA and subject to

stringent tests defined in the FIA Standard.

QR 2 – Appendix L 2023 – International Sporting Code –

19.10.2023

Before purchasing any type of protective clothing,

you should check in what kind of event you intend to

participate. If you wish to participate in competitions

appearing on the FIA International Sporting Calendar, you

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can find the information in Appendix L. Otherwise, we

invite you to check the sporting and technical regulations

for the relevant competition to find out the standard of

clothing required. From 2029, only 8856-2018 approved

clothing will be allowed in competitions registered on

the FIA International Sporting Calendar.

The list of FIA-approved protective clothing can be found

on the FIA website on its respective technical list (TL27

for 8856-2000 and TL74 for 8856-2018) and each

technical list also lists the approved labelling, which can

be checked on each type of equipment.

3/ PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

STANDARDS RECOGNIZED

BY THE FIA

The FIA Safety Equipment Homologation programme has

been designed to ensure that competitors can purchase

high-quality safety products with confidence. That is why

the FIA recommends that competitors should always look

for the FIA hologram.

Highest

level

safety

standards

Entry level

safety

standards

PROTECTIVE

CLOTHING

FIA Standard

8856-2018

FIA Standard

8856-2000

FIA Standard

8867-2016

FIA Standard

8877-2022

FIA-CIK 2013-1

MECHANICS

CLOTHING

KARTING

CLOTHING

Table 1 – List of Existing FIA Standards for Protective Clothing

FLAME-RESISTANT PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Set of

flameproof garments (overalls, top and bottom underwear,

socks, balaclava, shoes and gloves) designed to protect

competitors participating in motor sport events, such as

circuit competitions, hill climbs or rally special stages. The

2018 standard is an evolution of the 2000 standard,

developed to allow new modern materials enabling the

equipment to be more efficient in protecting the driver

while remaining comfortable to wear.

MECHANICS CLOTHING: This clothing is designed to

protect mechanics against heat and flame while being

in two different pieces, top and bottom, allowing greater

comfort. This equipment is not intended to be worn during

race time (it is intended for mechanics refuelling cars

outside of race time).

KARTING CLOTHING: Garment designed to protect

competitors participating in Karting events. This equipment

is specialised to protect the wearer against abrasion,

which is the main risk in this category, and contact heat

(contact with a hot surface) on the sleeves. Under the

FIA-CIK 2013-1 standard only overalls can achieve FIA

approval. The FIA Standard 8877-2022 sets design

and safety performance requirements for overalls, shoes

and gloves. Karting clothing is not suitable for racing

car competitions.

NOTE: These guidelines are focused on the flame-resistant

clothing. During 2023 the FIA will create guidelines, similar

to these ones, specific to the karting clothing standards.

KARTING PROTECTIVE

CLOTHING

• Protection against:

- Abrasion

- Contact heat - only

the sleeves (contact

with a hot surface)

• No protection

against fire or

heat transmission

(proximity with flames)

• Not suitable

for Racing Car

Competitions

• Protection against:

- Fire

- Heat Transmission

(proximity with

flames)

• No protection against

abrasion or contact

heat (contact with a

hot surface)

• Not suitable for

Karting Competitions

FLAME-RESISTANT

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

Table 2 – Karting Clothing versus Flame-Resistant Clothing

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USER GUIDE & INSTALLATION

USER GUIDE

1/ SELECT THE RIGHT PRODUCT

Users must ensure that garments are not too tight, as

this reduces the level of protection, and that they are

comfortable to wear under the actual conditions of use.

It is important that competitors read the equipment user

manual before using safety products. User manuals, will

provide very important information to enable competitors

to benefit from the highest safety performance delivered

by the product.

2/ RULES OF USE

Wearers are warned of the particular vulnerability of the

neck, wrists and ankles. The neck, wrists and ankles shall

always be covered by at least two articles of protective

clothing.

The balaclava and top underwear shall overlap by a

minimum of 3 cm around the driver’s neck, except at the

front central line where they shall overlap by at least 8

cm. The balaclava shall always be under the overalls

on the neck to correctly protect the neck. The top and

bottom underwear shall overlap by a minimum of 7 cm

around the driver’s waist. Gloves should always cover

the overalls and not expose the wrists. Socks must be

overlapping with the bottom undergarment, and it is

strongly recommended that the socks are not visible

between the bottom of the overalls and the shoes as this

creates a vulnerable area in case of fire.

PERSONAL UNDERWEAR

According to the Appendix L to the ISC Chapter III article

2, wearing personal underwear between your skin and

the compulsory FIA-approved underwear is optional. If

drivers wish to wear personal underwear, they can wear:

i) additional personal flameproof underwear, which is

not FIA approved,

ii) FIA-approved personal underwear, or

iii) in case of justified medical reasons, non-FIA-approved

underwear. However, the use of synthetic, non-

flameproof materials in contact with the driver’s skin

is not authorised.

CUSTOMISATION FOR RACING SUITS

According to the Appendix L to the ISC Chapter III article 2,

customisation is allowed on the clothing when following specific

rules that will not affect the safety performance of the safety

equipment. In case of doubt over the addition of advertising,

it is recommended to contact the clothing manufacturer.

Drivers have at their disposal three different ways to

customise their clothing, which are:

1. Printing and transfers – can only be carried out by

the clothing manufacturer. In the case of 8856-2018

approved clothing, customisation by printing and

transfer must be accompanied by a certificate issued

by the clothing manufacturer.

2. Embroidery – embroidery sewn directly onto the

garment must be stitched onto the outermost layer

only, for better heat insulation.

Figure 3 – Overlap of the overalls and balaclava

Figure 4 – Overlap of the undergarment and balaclava

Figure 5 – Example of incorrect (on the left) and correct

(on the right) embroidery

3. Addition of badges – the backing material of badges

and the thread used for affixing them to the garment

must be flameproof. The stitching of badges can go

through all the layers, provided that the thread is

flameproof and compliant with ISO 15025.

Figure 6 – Badge fixation (thread and backing flameproof)

Be aware that coloured dye is prohibited as it can

change the properties of the materials and reduce the

safety performance of the clothing.

Adaptation for drivers with disabilities: protective clothing

can be modified to suit the needs of a driver with

disabilities only by the manufacturer. In the case of

FIA-approved 8856-2018, modified clothing must be

accompanied by a customisation certificate.

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Figure 7 – Example of adaptations for drivers with disabilities

3/ MAINTENANCE

Strictly follow the cleaning and maintenance instructions of

the clothing manufacturer from whom you purchased your

equipment. Every single item of FIA-approved clothing must

have a label with the cleaning instructions in addition to

the user manual. The use of damaged racewear increases

the risk of injuries if an accident occurs. For any repair,

contact the equipment manufacturer.

Always protect your protective clothing when it is not

in use. Avoid leaving the clothing in direct sunlight or

by the FIA-approved clothing.

TUBES AND CABLES: Only use passthrough holes

drinking tubes; these holes are designed not to reduce

the protection provided by the equipment. Do not create

holes or pass tubes or cables through the bottom part

of the zip closure.

KNEE OR ELBOW PADS: According to the Appendix

L to the ISC Chapter III article 2, knee and elbow pads

used during an event on top of the overall are authorized

if they are flameproof and compliant with ISO 15025.

in contact with dirt or moisture, as this can affect the

performance of the equipment. Keep the clothing in a

closed bag or box in a dry environment.

4/ ACCESSORIES

BIOMETRIC DEVICES: Only devices approved according

to FIA standard 8868-2018, which can be found on

technical list n°63, may be used during a competition

registered on the FIA International Sporting Calendar.

Such devices are tested against fire and risk of explosion

to ensure that they do not increase any risk of injury for

the wearer. Untested equipment that is placed inside the

layers of protective clothing can cause serious injuries

and reduce the protection provided by the equipment

worn on top of them, especially if they contain any type

of battery.

POCKETS: Do not add pockets to the inside of the

equipment. Any hardware that is added inside the

protective clothing may reduce the protection provided

6/ WHEN TO CHANGE

For 8856-2018 approved clothing, the validity of the clothing

expires 10 years after the year of manufacture. This is due

to the fact that during the research to update the FIA 8856

standard, the laboratory tests proved that the performance of

the equipment is significantly reduced after 10 years.

The following is valid for FIA 8856-2000 and 8856-

2018 approved clothing:

If the equipment is damaged, unstitched or has any type of

hole, contact the manufacturer, who will check its conformity

and decide if it can be repaired or if it needs to be changed.

If the equipment is loose on the wrists and ankles, or the

openings stop working, please contact the manufacturer

to replace them – do not replace them yourself as the

ones present on the garment have been tested against

fire and heat.

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1/ PRE-EVENT CONTROL

TECHNICAL LIST

Please ensure that you have downloaded the latest

version of the technical list. The technical list contains

very useful information to allow you to check that the

safety equipment is in compliance with the FIA Safety

Regulations. In addition, items of FIA-approved protective

clothing according to FIA standard 8856-2018 have a

presentation form. In case of doubt, you can compare

the safety equipment with the presentation form. You need

to ensure that you consult the latest versions updated on

the FIA website. The presentation forms are accessible

through the link on the relevant technical list.

QR 3 – Technical List N°74 for Protective Clothing

QR 4 – Technical List N°27 for Protective Clothing

In addition, FIA-approved protective clothing according

to FIA standard 8856-2018 and has a presentation

form: Make sure you consult the latest version on the FIA

website. In it you can check the following:

• Visual of the garment

• Detail on the assemblies

FIA LABELS

The FIA-approved label is affixed to the products only if

they comply with the FIA’s safety requirements. It is easy

to identify which products meet the relevant FIA Standard:

simply look for the FIA hologram and label on the product.

Figure 9 – Position of the FIA label on undergarment,

socks and balaclava

• Shoulder handles

• Options added to the equipment (bootcut, additional

openings, etc.)

• How to find the customisation certificate

• Complementary information

Figure 8 – Openings for tubes and cables

Check the FIA labels and holograms; each garment,

apart from the socks, has a label and a hologram. The

technical list of each standard has an example of what

the label and hologram must look like. Each glove must

have a hologram, as must each shoe. Socks have no

hologram, but each must have an FIA label.

Please ensure that customisation is carried out in

accordance with the above section Customisation for

Racing Suits.

You can make other quick checks to see if the equipment is

too worn or has any type of hole or non-closing aperture.

Figure 9 shows the expected positions on where to find

the labels on the undergarment, balaclava and socks.

The label of the overalls is embroidered on the back of

the collar, the gloves label is located on the cuff side of

the glove, and the shoes label is on the tongue or on the

side of the shoes if there is no tongue.

Table 3 and Figure 10 summarise the FIA label and

hologram requirements for each item and FIA Standard.

In case of doubt, contact your ASN or the officials at

the event.

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Table 3 – FIA labelling summary for Protective Flame-Resistant Clothing Table 4 – Labelling example for flame-resistant clothing according to TL27 and 74

GARMENT GARMENT8856-2000 8856-20008856-2018 8856-2018

Overalls

Embroidery on the back of the collar –

Yellow or dark blue

Hologram since 01.01.2013 on the

inner ap of the closing system

Embroidery on the back of the collar –

Black or white

Hologram on the inner ap of the

closing system

Overalls

Socks

Label on the socks

No Hologram

Label on the socks

No Hologram

Socks

Shoes,

Gloves,

Balaclavas,

Undergarments,

Overgarments,

Cooling

undergarments,

Personal

underwear

Gloves

Label on the exterior of the cuff

Hologram since 01.01.2016 on

interior of the cuff beneath the

homologation label

Each Glove Must Have a label and

hologram

Label on the exterior of the cuff

Hologram on interior of the cuff

beneath the homologation label

Each Glove Must Have a label and

hologram

Shoes

Label on the exterior of the Tongue

Hologram since 01.01.2016 on

interior of the tongue beneath the

homologation label

Each Shoe Must Have a label and

hologram

Label on the exterior of the Tongue

Hologram on interior of the tongue

beneath the homologation label

Each Shoe Must Have a label and

hologram

Others

Hologram since 01.01.2016 side by

side with the homologation label

Hologram side by side with the

homologation label

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CHECKLIST TO IDENTIFY CLOTHING

COMPLIANCE WITH FIA REGULATIONS

1. Compare FIA label and hologram affixed on the

clothing with label template shown in the respective

Technical List.

The way the information is displayed, the font and

bold shall be the same as the template.

The standard, manufacturer name,W homologation

number and validity should always be displayed.

Figure 10 – Labels on clothing vs Templates

2. Compare information shown in the FIA label with

the information shown in the respective Technical List

The homologation number and manufacturer name

should be clearly identifiable. The type of product as

well as the model name is displayed on the equipment.

3. Compare the product validity shown on the product

itself with the product validity date shown in the

technical list

The validity of the FIA Standard 8856-2018 is 10

Years.

The number shown in the label shall be less than or

equal to the last column of the technical list (Product

valid until)

4. In case of doubt, visually compare the protective

clothing with the respective presentation form and

Customization certificate. All the relevant technical

information of the protective clothing shall be accessible

on the presentation form.

Figure 11 – Labels on clothing vs Technical List (Basic Information)

Figure 12 - Labels on clothing vs Technical List (Validities)

2/ POST-ACCIDENT ANALYSIS

The official responsible for safety on-site (Technical Delegate

or Chief Scrutineer) should visually inspect the protective

clothing after any accident; any impact can cause friction

on the equipment and create holes or rupture the seams

of the equipment. In case of fire, the equipment must be

inspected for burn marks as it will no longer serve its

purpose in this area.

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FIA Safety leaet driver’s equipment Appendix L

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